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IBOTvsROBOETF Comparison

ETF 1

IBOT

VanEck Robotics ETF

This fund is part of

Robotics & Automation

+2.31%

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ETF 2

ROBO

ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF

This fund is part of

Robotics & Automation

+2.31%

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VanEck Robotics ETF (IBOT) and ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF (ROBO) belong to the same industry segment: Robotics & Automation. IBOT's top 3 sector exposures are Information Technology, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, ROBO's top sector exposures are Industrials, Information Technology and Health Care. IBOT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.47%, versus 0.95% for ROBO. IBOT is up 18.08% year-to-date (YTD) with +$29M in YTD flows. ROBO performs worse with 14.91% YTD performance, and +$244M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IBOT and ROBO below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IBOT vs ROBO performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 04/27/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	IBOT ROBO	+19.67%+13.77%	+7.78%+7.86%	+18.08%+14.91%	+59.13%+60.23%	+89.69%+49.64%	n/a+20.46%
Flows	IBOT ROBO	+$1M+$24M	+$24M+$105M	+$29M+$244M	+$42M+$308M	+$55M-$95M	--$300M

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	IBOT ROBO	+28.34%+25.45%	+21.61%+19.47%	+22.26%+18.67%	n/a+20.04%
Max drawdown	IBOT ROBO	-16.61%-16.05%	-16.61%-16.05%	-25.45%-26.68%	n/a-43.02%
Max drawdown duration	IBOT ROBO	57d50d	57d50d	345d164d	n/a1520d

Trading data

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	IBOT	ROBO
Last sale 4/27/2026 at 1:30 PM	$61.93	$80.85
Previous close 04/27/2026	$61.28	$79.99
Consolidated volume 04/27/2026
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Average discount or premium 30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days

Replication quality

Data as of March 31, 2026

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	IBOT	ROBO
Last price	$61.93	$80.85
1D performance	+1.05%	+1.08%
AuM	$68.17 M	$1.74 B
E/R	0.47%	0.95%

Characteristics

	IBOT	ROBO
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	VanEck	Exchange Traded Concepts
Benchmark	BlueStar Robotics Index	ROBO Global® Robotics and Automation Index
N° of holdings	58	69
Asset class	Equities	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	April 5, 2023	October 22, 2013
ESG	No	Yes

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Exposure

Countries

IBOT

USA

44.01%

Japan

27.48%

Switzerland

7.37%

Other

21.14%

ROBO

USA

37.02%

Japan

19.57%

Germany

9.28%

Other

34.13%

Sectors

IBOT

Information Techn.

43.01%

Industrials

39.39%

Other

17.6%

ROBO

Industrials

41.58%

Information Techn.

39.34%

Other

19.08%

Diversification

IBOT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

52.19%

ROBO

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

24.96%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026

IBOT

USN070592100

5.79%

ABB

5.46%

KEYENCE

5.37%

EMERSON ELECTRIC

4.66%

NVIDIA

4.65%

AUTODESK

4.08%

ROCKWELL AUTOMAT

3.66%

TECHNIPFMC PLC

2.93%

FANUC

2.91%

DENSO

2.76%

DAIFUKU

2.15%

TELEDYNE TECH

2.10%

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS

2.05%

TOKYO ELECTRON

1.83%

IMI PLC

1.78%

ROBO

TERADYNE

1.90%

CELESTICA

1.82%

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

1.82%

ROCKWELL AUTOMAT

1.79%

SYMBOTIC INC

1.78%

NOVANTA INC

1.67%

IPG PHOTONICS

1.67%

FANUC

1.61%

GEA GROUP

1.60%

HIWIN TECHNOLOGIES CORP

1.58%

ILLUMINA

1.57%

AIRTAC

1.56%

US98422D1054

1.55%

ONDAS HOLDINGS

1.53%

EMERSON ELECTRIC

1.52%

Frequently asked questions about IBOT and ROBO

How have the IBOT and ROBO ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, IBOT is up 18.08% year-to-date (YTD), while ROBO has returned 14.91%. That puts IBOT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IBOT or ROBO?

Year-to-date, the IBOT ETF saw +$29M in flows, compared to +$244M for ROBO.

Which ETF is more volatile: IBOT or ROBO?

Over the past year, IBOT had a volatility of 21.61%, while ROBO experienced 19.47%.

Which ETF is bigger: IBOT or ROBO?

As of April 27, 2026, IBOT holds $68.17 M in assets under management (AUM), while ROBO manages $1.74 B.

What sectors do the IBOT and ROBO ETFs invest in?

IBOT leans toward sectors like Information Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, ROBO focuses on Industrials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the IBOT ETF and ROBO ETF?

IBOT top holdings include USN070592100, ABB and KEYENCE. ROBO holds in its top three: TERADYNE, CELESTICA and INTUITIVE SURGICAL.

Which ETF is more diversified: IBOT or ROBO?

IBOT holds 64 securities with 52.19% of its assets in the top 15. ROBO has 74 securities and a top 15 weight of 24.96%.

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ROBO

IBOTvsROBOETF Comparison

VanEck Robotics ETF

ROBO Global Robotics & Automation ETF

IBOT vs ROBO performance and flow charts

Performance

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the IBOT and ROBO ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, IBOT is up 18.08% year-to-date (YTD), while ROBO has returned 14.91%. That puts IBOT better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IBOT or ROBO?

Year-to-date, the IBOT ETF saw +$29M in flows, compared to +$244M for ROBO.

Which ETF is more volatile: IBOT or ROBO?

Over the past year, IBOT had a volatility of 21.61%, while ROBO experienced 19.47%.

Which ETF is bigger: IBOT or ROBO?

As of April 27, 2026, IBOT holds $68.17 M in assets under management (AUM), while ROBO manages $1.74 B.

What sectors do the IBOT and ROBO ETFs invest in?

IBOT leans toward sectors like Information Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, ROBO focuses on Industrials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the IBOT ETF and ROBO ETF?

IBOT top holdings include USN070592100, ABB and KEYENCE. ROBO holds in its top three: TERADYNE, CELESTICA and INTUITIVE SURGICAL.

Which ETF is more diversified: IBOT or ROBO?

IBOT holds 64 securities with 52.19% of its assets in the top 15. ROBO has 74 securities and a top 15 weight of 24.96%.

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